Delivery
Every ADVANCE harness must be checked by the authorized dealer before delivery to ensure that the scope of delivery is complete and that the basic settings are correct.
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Delivery includes
- Harness
- Two Maillon Rapide
- Four O-rings
- Reserve handle with inner container
- Storage bag
- Getting Started Booklet
Options:
- SQR Light 190
- STRAPLESS 3 passenger harness
- Tandem spreaders Light
Installing a reserve
General
The reserve compartment is located under the right legpad.
Important advice about the reserve system
Every reserve/harness combination has its own characteristics. It is essential that pilot and packer have confidence in the system, and are therefore thoroughly familiar with its operation – especially when a new combination is installed (new reserve in existing harness or vice versa), so that reliable functioning is assured.
Compatibility of the reserve/harness system
Only Tandem reserves are suitable! Certified volumes of reserves for the STRAPLESS BI 3 reserve compartment: 5 - 9 liters.
Steerable reserves
The STRAPLESS BI 3 is not suitable for steerable reserves.
Packing the reserve in the inner container
General
The release handle used with the five-flap inner container is part of the harness and complies with the latest certification requirements according to NfL.
Packing the reserve parachute in the inner container
Always pack your reserve parachute to fit the shape and size of the supplied STRAPLESS BI 3 inner container. Place the rescue lines like shown in the picture. When all lines are stowed, there should be about 90 cm of line length left to the bridle.
Close inner container
Close the five-flap inner container in the order of the numbers on each flap 1-3. Secure the last flap 3 with a line loop that should be about 5 to 6 cm long (about 3 fingers wide). Now check the pull of the elastic and shorten or lengthen it as needed.
Close the last flap of the container with two line loops of equal length (5 to 6 cm). These final loops are held by two elastics that pass through the eyelets of the outer flap of the container. The two elastics are pre-assembled at the factory.
Connecting the reserve to the harness
By looping
Based on extensive testing, ADVANCE harnesses and reserve bridles can also be looped with Companion reserves, provided basic precautions such as center looping and maximum tightening of the straps are observed. We cannot make any binding statement about the strength of ADVANCE harnesses in combination with other reserve systems.
1. Example picture "Looping"
2. Detailed view STRAPLESS BI 3
4. Neoprene cover
With a Maillon Rapide
Connect the sewn bridles of the Spreaders Light and the bridle of your rescue parachute with a Maillon Rapide of at least 2,400 daN strength. Secure the straps in the Maillon with a rubber ring or neoprene tape, to prevent slipping and thus transverse loading of the Maillon in the event of a reserve deployment.
1. Example of using a Maillon Rapide
2. Neoprene cover
Attaching the spreaders & Connecting the V-lines
Permanently connected spreaders
The spreaders are permanently attached to the STRAPLESS BI 3 with the supplied Maillon Rapide (1).
Reserve connection lines
Connect the V-lines (2) to the reserve (as shown before), and put them in the Velcro channels (3). Prevent them from sliding round the Maillon Rapide using the O-rings provided.
Overview:
Velcro channels:
Secure the reserve connection lines in their channels on the backs of the spreaders. The left hand line goes through the channel on the chest strap to the right hand side where it joins the right hand connection line. In addition fix each connection lines to its adjacent main support Maillon with an O ring (provided).
Overview 2:
Putting the inner container in the reserve compartment
When installing the reserve, always place the bridle in the reserve compartment first and then the inner container. The connection to the reserve handle must be without twists.
Closing the reserve compartment
The outer container flaps are closed by white closure loops and yellow cables. The design of the outer container creates the necessary tension and pressure on the closure loops and cables.
Attach rescue handle
Thread a packing line through the white closure loops on each side and then trough the eyelets. Lower flap first. Secure the loops with the rescue handle yellow cable. Finish by stowing both ends of the yellow cable in their button holes. Carefully remove the packing line to avoid possible damage due to friction.
Compatibility Test
The correct installation of the reserve must essentially be tested by a trial release. Put the harness on, close it completely and then clip yourself with the STRAPLESS BI 3 by the two main carabiners into a harness hanger. Then pull out the reserve as if in flight.
Operation of the reserve handle must take place in a normal flying position, and work without hindrance, in accordance with the requirements of this manual. You therefore must be sitting in the harness. If you are not sure of this procedure you should contact a qualified person or your ADVANCE dealer.
Here are some factors that could make a reserve deployment difficult or impossible:
- Reserve too big for the compartment or inner container.
- Reserve not packed to the dimensions of the inner container.
- Reserve not pulled out with the correct technique. A pull then throw to the side is correct.
- The volume of the reserve worked originally in the new harness, but after a repack it has become too big.
- Pilot dimensions and arm length may have a significant effect on reserve-throwing success. Small pilots with short arms can have difficulties.
- Conditions such as high G-loading (3G +, as in spiral dive).
Adjusting the harness
Adjusting & Putting On
Adjusting the shoulder straps
Move the black balls at the lower ends of the lines in the desired direction (1).
Putting the harness on
Make sure that the harness is correctly hooked into the two Maillon Rapide. Step into the closed harness from above. Pull the shoulder straps (2) over and fasten the small chest strap with the ball (3).
